Guidance: Accommodating Students Needing Extra Supports for NHD in the Classroom
National History Day (NHD) is a program that can be used to meet students’ learning needs. At its core, it is differentiated instruction. Students can select topics that provide a …
Organizing an Argument
Using resources from the Library of Congress, learn how to apply historical thinking skills and help make these skills visible to students. This webinar focuses on how to organize and …
Guidance: Guidelines for Conducting Oral History Interviews
Guidance on when to use an interview and how to prepare and conduct an interview for your NHD project
“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 1 (Getting Started)
In this video, Mississippi affiliate Coordinator Al Wheat introduces you to the program and gives you some tips to get started.
“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 2 (Theme)
In this video, Mississippi affiliate Coordinator Al Wheat discusses the NHD annual theme and gives you some tips to get started.
“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 3 (Topic Selection and Research)
In this video, Virginia affiliate Coordinator Sam Florer discusses how to help students select topics and begin researching.
“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 4 (Essential Project Elemens)
In this video, Virginia affiliate Coordinator Sam Florer discusses the key elements of the five NHD project categories.
“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 5 (Contest)
In this video, Virginia affiliate Coordinator Sam Florer discusses what to expect at an NHD contest.
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